How to Make Basic Yankee Bread Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without a delicious and comforting bread stuffing to accompany the turkey. This recipe for Basic Yankee Bread Stuffing is a tried and true classic that has been passed down through generations and is a staple at Thanksgiving tables all across the country. With its simple yet flavorful combination of ingredients, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 stalks chopped celery
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 (1 pound) loaves day-old white bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sage seasoning mixture
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place pork sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Place celery and onions in saucepan; slowly cook and stir until tender.
  • Mix together sausage, celery, onions, bread, sage, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add eggs and enough chicken broth to make stuffing mixture moist but not mushy.
  • Press stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until top is brown and crisp.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 985mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 260mg